Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

Gav Moran is a musical prodigy who effortlessly unifies audiences of all ages with his trademark sound and soft baritone voice. He was born and raised in Ireland, which is known for its verdant landscape. An album created by a native son of Ireland takes inspiration from both the country's long-standing classical legacy and the current emotions of today. His most recent album is titled "Broken...